Welcome back, Humanness Heroes. In our last post, we explored how embracing humanness can build resilience and adaptability in project teams. Today, we delve deeper into how humanness can shape the culture of a project delivery team, department, and, ultimately, an entire organization. A supportive culture cannot thrive without humanness—it’s the very lifeblood of any culture, filled with human ideals and emotions. Yet, often, humanness is pushed away when it…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes. By “Humanness Heroes,” we refer to all of you who strive for more humanness by bringing empathy, support, and continuous learning into your teams and projects, uplifting the human side of delivery and performance. In our last post, we explored how a Humanness-centered approach can complement Kotter’s Change Model, ensuring that change management is both practical and compassionate. Today, we continue our journey by examining two…
Continue ReadingHello again, Humanness Heroes! In our previous posts, we discussed the importance of adopting a Humanness approach in various aspects of workplace dynamics, especially during challenging times like the death of a colleague. Today, we turn our focus to another critical area: change management. Change is inevitable in any organization, but it often brings about fear, resistance, and anxiety among team members. Understanding and addressing these human responses with empathy…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes. In our last post, we delved into the stark disparities between a typical corporate approach and a more human-centric approach to handling the death of a colleague. We recounted the tale of how Silverline Engineering initially coped with the sudden loss of their colleague, John, with a distant, impersonal reaction that resulted in significant emotional strain and decreased productivity among the team. This situation sparked a…
Continue ReadingImagine the following scenarios: In a bustling city, two major projects—one in the IT sector and the other in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry—are underway, both facing critical challenges that threaten their timelines and overall success. On one side of the city, a tech company is poised to launch a groundbreaking software designed to enhance small business inventory management. The project team, after initial success, hits a major…
Continue ReadingHave you ever paused to consider who really stands behind the impressive titles in our project teams? Let’s think about Beth, the respected project controls expert, and Tunde, the brilliant commercial manager. These individuals are recognized for their professional personas, but what about their personal stories? In the dynamic realm of project management, it’s crucial to shift our focus from merely recognizing roles to valuing the people who fulfill them—a…
Continue ReadingHello, my Humanness Heroes, and welcome back to our ongoing series on the transformative power of humanness in project delivery. In our last post, “Bekah’s Story,” we delved into the personal and professional fallout when workplaces neglect the human aspects of their teams. Through Bekah’s experience, we saw how overlooking individual contributions and personal well-being can lead to a loss of talent and a broader organizational failure to nurture potential….
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes! In our series so far, we’ve delved into how humanness not only enhances emotional intelligence within project teams but also ensures that the individuals behind professional roles are valued and recognized for their unique contributions. Each post has built upon the idea that at the heart of successful projects and leadership lies a core respect for the human elements—emotions, aspirations, and personal stories. Today, however, we…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes! In our last exploration of the transformative power of the PERMA model, we delved deep into the realms of Positive Emotions and Engagement. We discovered how these elements can significantly enhance your creativity and energize your contributions within your project teams. Today, we continue this journey by turning our focus to the remaining facets of the PERMA model: Relationships, Meaning, and Achievement, each pivotal in fostering…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes! I’m delighted to have you on this journey as we delve into the core of project and program delivery. It’s not just about the technicalities, but the people who make it all happen. Last time, we started to uncover the true meaning of ‘humanness’ in our field. We discussed those distinctively human qualities—empathy, intuition, creativity, and emotional depth—that are often overlooked but are actually the driving…
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Embracing Humanness as the Heart of a Supportive Culture 
Building Stronger Teams: The Role of Humanness in Resilience and Adaptability 
Change with Compassion: A Humanness-Centered Approach to Managing Transitions 
Navigating Loss with Empathy: A Humanness Approach to Handling the Death of a Colleague 
Welcome to “Humanness” in the Hustle 
Valuing the Person Behind the Position: Humanness in Project Leadership 
Fostering Innovation and Creativity through Humanness: Insights from the PERMA Model – PART 1 
The Root of Disenfranchisement – Bekah’s Story 
Fostering Innovation and Creativity through Humanness: Insights from the PERMA Model – PART 2 
Harnessing Humanness to Boost Emotional Intelligence in Projects